When Alan communicates with his African-American friend Cedric, he uses terms like "crib" and "brother"
Quite frequently. This is because Alan perceives all African Americans as using these words when interacting with their friends. Which type of overaccommodation is Alan employing?

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Alan is employing intergroup overaccommodation, which occurs when someone's communication is based on stereotypes about another group rather than treating the individual as unique. In this case, Alan's behavior is based on his stereotypes about African Americans.

When Alan Communicates with His African-American Friend Cedric, He Uses